Drug Facts
Composition & Profile
Identifiers & Packaging
16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING Micafungin for Injection is a white to off-white lyophilized powder or cake for reconstitution for intravenous infusion, and is supplied as follows: NDC Micafungin for Injection Package Factor 71288- 028 -11 50 mg equivalent of micafungin in a Single-Dose Vial wrapped with a light protective flap and sealed with a blue flip-off cap 10 vials per carton 71288- 029 -11 100 mg equivalent of micafungin in a Single-Dose Vial wrapped with a light protective flap and sealed with a red flip-off cap 10 vials per carton 71288- 028 -12 50 mg equivalent of micafungin in a Single-Dose Vial wrapped with a light protective flap and sealed with a blue flip-off cap 1 vial per carton 71288- 029 -12 100 mg equivalent of micafungin in a Single-Dose Vial wrapped with a light protective flap and sealed with a red flip-off cap 1 vial per carton Storage Unopened vials of lyophilized material must be stored at room temperature, 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F); excursions permitted between 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F). [See USP Controlled Room Temperature.] Store the reconstituted product at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [ see Dosage and Administration ( 2.4 )]. Store the diluted solution at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [ see Dosage and Administration ( 2.4 )]. Protect from light. Discard unused portion. Sterile, Nonpyrogenic, Preservative-free. The container closure is not made with natural rubber latex.; PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL – Micafungin for Injection, 50 mg Container Label NDC 71288- 028 -10 Rx Only Micafungin for Injection 50 mg per vial After reconstitution each mL contains 10 mg micafungin. For Intravenous Infusion Only Single-Dose Vial Discard unused portion PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL – Micafungin for Injection, 50 mg Container Label; PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL – Micafungin for Injection, 50 mg Carton NDC 71288- 028 -11 Rx Only Micafungin for Injection 50 mg per vial For Intravenous Infusion Only 10 x 50 mg Single-Dose Vials Discard unused portion PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL – Micafungin for Injection, 50 mg Carton; PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL – Micafungin for Injection, 50 mg Single-Pack Carton NDC 71288- 028 -12 Rx Only Micafungin for Injection 50 mg per vial For Intravenous Infusion Only 1 x 50 mg Single-Dose Vial Discard unused portion PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL – Micafungin for Injection, 50 mg Single-Pack Carton; PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL – Micafungin for Injection, 100 mg Container Label NDC 71288- 029 -10 Rx Only Micafungin for Injection 100 mg per vial After reconstitution each mL contains 20 mg micafungin. For Intravenous Infusion Only Single-Dose Vial Discard unused portion PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL – Micafungin for Injection, 100 mg Container Label; PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL – Micafungin for Injection, 100 mg Carton NDC 71288- 029 -11 Rx Only Micafungin for Injection 100 mg per vial For Intravenous Infusion Only 10 x 100 mg Single-Dose Vials Discard unused portion PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL – Micafungin for Injection, 100 mg Carton; PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL – Micafungin for Injection, 100 mg Single-Pack Carton NDC 71288- 029 -12 Rx Only Micafungin for Injection 100 mg per vial For Intravenous Infusion Only 1 x 100 mg Single-Dose Vials Discard unused portion PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL – Micafungin for Injection, 100 mg Single-Pack Carton
- 16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING Micafungin for Injection is a white to off-white lyophilized powder or cake for reconstitution for intravenous infusion, and is supplied as follows: NDC Micafungin for Injection Package Factor 71288- 028 -11 50 mg equivalent of micafungin in a Single-Dose Vial wrapped with a light protective flap and sealed with a blue flip-off cap 10 vials per carton 71288- 029 -11 100 mg equivalent of micafungin in a Single-Dose Vial wrapped with a light protective flap and sealed with a red flip-off cap 10 vials per carton 71288- 028 -12 50 mg equivalent of micafungin in a Single-Dose Vial wrapped with a light protective flap and sealed with a blue flip-off cap 1 vial per carton 71288- 029 -12 100 mg equivalent of micafungin in a Single-Dose Vial wrapped with a light protective flap and sealed with a red flip-off cap 1 vial per carton Storage Unopened vials of lyophilized material must be stored at room temperature, 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F); excursions permitted between 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F). [See USP Controlled Room Temperature.] Store the reconstituted product at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [ see Dosage and Administration ( 2.4 )]. Store the diluted solution at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [ see Dosage and Administration ( 2.4 )]. Protect from light. Discard unused portion. Sterile, Nonpyrogenic, Preservative-free. The container closure is not made with natural rubber latex.
- PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL – Micafungin for Injection, 50 mg Container Label NDC 71288- 028 -10 Rx Only Micafungin for Injection 50 mg per vial After reconstitution each mL contains 10 mg micafungin. For Intravenous Infusion Only Single-Dose Vial Discard unused portion PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL – Micafungin for Injection, 50 mg Container Label
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Overview
Micafungin for Injection is a sterile, lyophilized product for intravenous (IV) infusion that contains micafungin sodium. Micafungin sodium is a semisynthetic lipopeptide (echinocandin) synthesized by a chemical modification of a fermentation product of Coleophoma empetri F-11899. Micafungin inhibits the synthesis of 1,3-beta-D-glucan, an integral component of the fungal cell wall. Each single-dose vial contains 50 mg micafungin (equivalent to 50.86 mg micafungin sodium) or 100 mg micafungin (equivalent to 101.73 mg micafungin sodium), 200 mg lactose monohydrate, with citric acid and/or sodium hydroxide (used for pH adjustment). Micafungin for Injection must be diluted with 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, or 5% Dextrose Injection, USP [see Dosage and Administration ( 2 )] . Following reconstitution with 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, the resulting pH of the solution is between 5-7. Micafungin sodium is chemically designated as: Pneumocandin A0,1-[(4 R ,5 R )-4,5-dihydroxy- N 2 -[4-[5-[4-(pentyloxy) phenyl]-3-isoxazolyl]benzoyl]-L-ornithine]-4-[(4 S )-4-hydroxy-4-[4-hydroxy-3-(sulfooxy)phenyl]-L-threonine]-, monosodium salt. The chemical structure of micafungin sodium is: The empirical/molecular formula is C 56 H 70 N 9 NaO 23 S and the formula weight is 1292.26. Micafungin sodium is a light-sensitive, hygroscopic white to off-white lyophilized powder or cake that is freely soluble in water and practically insoluble in acetone. figure
Indications & Usage
Micafungin for Injection is indicated for: Treatment of Candidemia, Acute Disseminated Candidiasis, Candida Peritonitis and Abscesses in adult and pediatric patients 4 months of age and older [see Clinical Studies ( 14.1 ) and Use in Specific Populations ( 8.4 )]. Treatment of Esophageal Candidiasis in adult and pediatric patients 4 months of age and older [see Clinical Studies ( 14.2 )]. Prophylaxis of Candida Infections in adult and pediatric patients 4 months of age and older undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation [see Clinical Studies ( 14.3 )]. Micafungin for Injection is an echinocandin indicated in adult and pediatric patients for ( 1 ): Treatment of Candidemia, Acute Disseminated Candidiasis, Candida Peritonitis and Abscesses in adult and pediatric patients 4 months of age and older. Treatment of Esophageal Candidiasis in adult and pediatric patients 4 months of age and older. Prophylaxis of Candida Infections in adult and pediatric patients 4 months of age and older undergoing Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (HSCT). Limitations of Use Micafungin for Injection has not been adequately studied in patients with endocarditis, osteomyelitis or meningoencephalitis due to Candida. ( 1 ) The efficacy of Micafungin for Injection against infections caused by fungi other than Candida has not been established. ( 1 ) Limitations of Use Micafungin for Injection has not been adequately studied in patients with endocarditis, osteomyelitis and meningoencephalitis due to Candida. The efficacy of Micafungin for Injection against infections caused by fungi other than Candida has not been established. Additional pediatric use information is approved for Astellas Pharma US, Inc.'s MYCAMINE ® (micafungin for injection). However, due to Astellas Pharma US, Inc.'s marketing exclusivity rights, this drug product is not labeled with that information.
Dosage & Administration
Recommended Dosage Administered by Indication, Weight and Age ( 2.1 , 2.2 , 8.4 ) Adult Pediatric Patients 4 Months and Older 30 kg or less Pediatric Patients 4 Months and Older greater than 30 kg Treatment of Candidemia, Acute Disseminated Candidiasis, Candida Peritonitis and Abscesses 100 mg daily 2 mg/kg/day (maximum 100 mg daily) Treatment of Esophageal Candidiasis 150 mg daily 3 mg/kg/day 2.5 mg/kg/day (maximum 150 mg daily) Prophylaxis of Candida Infections in HSCT Recipients 50 mg daily 1 mg/kg/day (maximum 50 mg daily) Infuse over 1 hour. ( 2.5 ) See Full Prescribing Information for intravenous (IV) preparation and administration instructions. ( 2 ) 2.1 Dosage for Adults The recommended dosage for adult patients based on indications are shown in Table 1 . Table 1. Micafungin for Injection Dosage in Adult Patients * In patients treated successfully for candidemia and other Candida infections, the mean duration of treatment was 15 days (range 10 to 47 days). ‡ In patients treated successfully for esophageal candidiasis, the mean duration of treatment was 15 days (range 10 to 30 days). § In hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) recipients who experienced success of prophylactic therapy, the mean duration of prophylaxis was 19 days (range 6 to 51 days). Indication Recommended Reconstituted Dose Once Daily Treatment of Candidemia, Acute Disseminated Candidiasis, Candida Peritonitis and Abscesses* 100 mg Treatment of Esophageal Candidiasis ‡ 150 mg Prophylaxis of Candida Infections in HSCT Recipients § 50 mg 2.2 Dosage for Pediatric Patients 4 Months and Older The recommended dosage for pediatric patients 4 months of age and older based on indication and weight are shown in Table 2 . Table 2. Micafungin for Injection Dosage in Pediatric Patients (4 Months of Age and Older) Indication Dosage for Pediatric Patients 4 Months of Age and Older 30 kg or less Greater than 30 kg Treatment of Candidemia, Acute Disseminated Candidiasis, Candida Peritonitis and Abscesses 2 mg/kg once daily (maximum daily dose 100 mg) Treatment of Esophageal Candidiasis 3 mg/kg once daily 2.5 mg/kg once daily (maximum daily dose 150 mg) Prophylaxis of Candida Infections in HSCT Recipients 1 mg/kg once daily (maximum daily dose 50 mg) Additional pediatric use information is approved for Astellas Pharma US, Inc.'s MYCAMINE ® (micafungin for injection). However, due to Astellas Pharma US, Inc.'s marketing exclusivity rights, this drug product is not labeled with that information. 2.4 Directions for Reconstitution, Dilution, and Preparation Do not mix or co-infuse micafungin for injection with other medications. Micafungin for injection has been shown to precipitate when mixed directly with a number of other commonly used medications. Please read this entire section carefully before beginning reconstitution. Reconstitution Reconstitute micafungin for injection vials by aseptically adding 5 mL of one of the following compatible solutions: 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP (without a bacteriostatic agent) 5% Dextrose Injection, USP To minimize excessive foaming, gently dissolve the micafungin for injection powder by swirling the vial. Do not vigorously shake the vial . Visually inspect the vial for particulate matter. Micafungin for injection 50 mg vial : after reconstitution each mL contains 10 mg of micafungin. Micafungin for injection 100 mg vial : after reconstitution each mL contains 20 mg of micafungin. Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration, whenever solution and container permit. Do not use if there is any evidence of precipitation or foreign matter. Aseptic technique must be strictly observed in all handling since no preservative or bacteriostatic agent is present in micafungin for injection or in the materials specified for reconstitution and dilution. The reconstituted product should be protected from light and may be stored in the original vial for up to 24 hours at room temperature, 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F). Dilution and Preparation The diluted solution should be protected from light. It is not necessary to cover the infusion drip chamber or the tubing. Adult Patients Add the appropriate volume of reconstituted micafungin for injection into 100 mL of 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP or 100 mL of 5% Dextrose Injection, USP. Appropriately label the bag. Pediatric Patients Calculate the total micafungin for injection dose in milligrams (mg) by multiplying the recommended pediatric dose (mg/kg) for a given indication [see Table 2 ] and the weight of the patient in kilograms (kg). To calculate the volume (mL) of drug needed, divide the calculated dose (mg) from step 1 by the final concentration of the selected reconstituted vial(s) (either 10 mg per mL for the 50 mg vial or 20 mg per mL for the 100 mg vial), see example below: Using 50 mg vials Divide the calculated mg dose (from step 1) by 10 mg per mL to determine the volume (mL) needed. OR Using 100 mg vials Divide the calculated mg dose (from step 1) by 20 mg per mL to determine the volume (mL) needed. Withdraw the calculated volume (mL) of drug needed from the selected concentration and size of reconstituted micafungin for injection vial(s) used in Step 2 (ensure the selected concentration and vial size used to calculate the dose is also used to prepare the infusion). Add the withdrawn volume of drug (step 3) to a 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP or 5% Dextrose Injection, USP intravenous infusion bag or syringe. Ensure that the final concentration of the solution is between 0.5 mg per mL to 4 mg per mL. To decrease the risk of infusion reactions, concentrations above 1.5 mg per mL should be administered via central catheter [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5 )] . Appropriately label the infusion bag or syringe. For concentrations above 1.5 mg per mL, if required, label to specifically warn to administer the solution via central catheter. The diluted infusion bag should be protected from light and may be stored for up to 24 hours at room temperature, 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F). Micafungin for injection is preservative-free. Discard partially used vials. 2.5 Infusion Volume and Duration Administer micafungin for injection by intravenous infusion only. Infuse over one hour. More rapid infusions may result in more frequent histamine-mediated reactions [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5 )] . Flush an existing intravenous line with 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, prior to infusion of micafungin for injection. Pediatric Patients Micafungin for injection should be infused over one hour. To decrease the risk of infusion reactions, concentrations above 1.5 mg per mL should be administered via central catheter [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5 )] .
Warnings & Precautions
Hypersensitivity Reactions: Anaphylaxis and anaphylactoid reactions (including shock) have been observed. Discontinue micafungin and administer appropriate treatment. ( 5.1 ) Hematological Effects: Isolated cases of acute intravascular hemolysis, hemolytic anemia and hemoglobinuria have been reported. Monitor rate of hemolysis. Discontinue if severe. ( 5.2 ) Hepatic Effects: Abnormalities in liver tests; isolated cases of hepatic impairment, hepatitis, and hepatic failure have been observed. Monitor hepatic function. Discontinue if severe dysfunction occurs. ( 5.3 ) Renal Effects: Elevations in BUN and creatinine; isolated cases of renal impairment or acute renal failure have been reported. Monitor renal function. ( 5.4 ) Infusion and Injection Site Reactions can occur including rash, pruritus, facial swelling, and vasodilatation. Monitor infusion closely, slow infusion rate if necessary. ( 2.5 , 5.5 ) 5.1 Hypersensitivity Reactions Isolated cases of serious hypersensitivity (anaphylaxis and anaphylactoid) reactions (including shock) have been reported in patients receiving micafungin. If these reactions occur, micafungin infusion should be discontinued and appropriate treatment administered. 5.2 Hematological Effects Acute intravascular hemolysis and hemoglobinuria was seen in a healthy volunteer during infusion of micafungin (200 mg) and oral prednisolone (20 mg). Cases of significant hemolysis and hemolytic anemia have also been reported in patients treated with micafungin. Patients who develop clinical or laboratory evidence of hemolysis or hemolytic anemia during micafungin therapy should be monitored closely for evidence of worsening of these conditions and evaluated for the risk/benefit of continuing micafungin therapy. 5.3 Hepatic Effects Laboratory abnormalities in liver function tests have been seen in healthy volunteers and patients treated with micafungin. In some patients with serious underlying conditions who were receiving micafungin along with multiple concomitant medications, clinical hepatic abnormalities have occurred, and isolated cases of significant hepatic impairment, hepatitis, and hepatic failure have been reported. Patients who develop abnormal liver function tests during micafungin therapy should be monitored for evidence of worsening hepatic function and evaluated for the risk/benefit of continuing micafungin therapy. 5.4 Renal Effects Elevations in BUN and creatinine, and isolated cases of significant renal impairment or acute renal failure have been reported in patients who received micafungin. In fluconazole-controlled trials, the incidence of drug-related renal adverse reactions was 0.4% for micafungin-treated patients and 0.5% for fluconazole-treated patients. Patients who develop abnormal renal function tests during micafungin therapy should be monitored for evidence of worsening renal function. 5.5 Infusion and Injection Site Reactions Possible histamine-mediated symptoms have been reported with micafungin, including rash, pruritus, facial swelling, and vasodilatation. Slow the infusion rate if infusion reaction occurs [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.5 )]. Injection site reactions, including phlebitis and thrombophlebitis have been reported, at micafungin doses of 50 to 150 mg/day. These reactions tended to occur more often in patients receiving micafungin via peripheral intravenous administration [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.5 ) and Adverse Reactions ( 6.1 )].
Contraindications
Micafungin is contraindicated in persons with known hypersensitivity to micafungin, any component of micafungin, or other echinocandins. Micafungin is contraindicated in persons with known hypersensitivity to micafungin sodium, any component of micafungin, or other echinocandins. ( 4 )
Adverse Reactions
The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling: Hypersensitivity Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] Hematological Effects [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] Hepatic Effects [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )] Renal Effects [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )] Infusion and Injection Site Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5 )] Most common adverse reactions across adult and pediatric clinical trials for all indications include diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, pyrexia, thrombocytopenia, neutropenia, and headache. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Meitheal Pharmaceuticals, Inc. at 1-844-824-8426 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch . 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in clinical trials of micafungin cannot be directly compared to rates in clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. The overall safety of micafungin was assessed in 520 healthy volunteers and 3227 adult and pediatric patients who received single or multiple doses of micafungin across 46 clinical trials, including the invasive candidiasis, esophageal candidiasis and prophylaxis trials. The doses of micafungin administered included doses above and below the recommended doses [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.1 , 2.2 )] and ranged from 0.75 mg/kg to 10 mg/kg in pediatric patients and 12.5 mg to 150 mg/day or greater in adults. Clinical Trials Experience in Adults In clinical trials with micafungin, 2497/2748 (91%) adult patients experienced at least one adverse reaction. Candidemia and Other Candida Infections In a randomized, double-blind trial for the treatment of candidemia and other Candida infections, adverse reactions occurred in 183/200 (92%) and 171/193 (89%) patients in the micafungin 100 mg/day, and caspofungin (70 mg loading dose followed by 50 mg/day dose) treatment groups, respectively. Selected adverse reactions occurring in 5% or more of the patients and more frequently in the micafungin treatment group, are shown in Table 3 . Table 3. Selected* Adverse Reactions in Adult Patients with Candidemia and Other Candida Infections Patient base: all randomized patients who received at least 1 dose of trial drug. * During IV treatment + 3 days. † Within a system organ class, patients may experience more than 1 adverse reaction. § 70 mg loading dose on day 1 followed by 50 mg/day thereafter (caspofungin). Adverse Reactions by System Organ Class † Micafungin 100 mg n (%) Caspofungin § n (%) Number of Patients 200 193 Gastrointestinal Disorders 81 (41) 76 (39) Diarrhea 15 (8) 14 (7) Vomiting 18 (9) 16 (8) Metabolism and Nutrition Disorders 77 (39) 73 (38) Hypoglycemia 12 (6) 9 (5) Hyperkalemia 10 (5) 5 (3) General Disorders/Administration Site Conditions 59 (30) 51 (26) Investigations 36 (18) 37 (19) Blood Alkaline Phosphatase Increased 11 (6) 8 (4) Cardiac Disorders 35 (18) 36 (19) Atrial Fibrillation 5 (3) 0 In a second, supportive, randomized, double-blind trial for the treatment of candidemia and other Candida infections, adverse reactions occurred in 245/264 (93%) and 250/265 (94%) adult and pediatric patients in the micafungin (100 mg/day) and amphotericin B liposome (3 mg/kg/day) treatment groups, respectively. In this trial, the following adverse reactions were reported in patients at least 16 years of age in the micafungin and amphotericin B liposome treatment groups, respectively: nausea (10% vs. 8%), diarrhea (11% vs. 11%), vomiting (13% vs. 9%), abnormal liver tests (4% vs. 3%), increased aspartate aminotransferase (3% vs. 2%), and increased blood alkaline phosphatase (3% vs. 2%). Esophageal Candidiasis In a randomized, double-blind study for treatment of esophageal candidiasis, a total of 202/260 (78%) patients who received micafungin 150 mg/day and 186/258 (72%) patients who received intravenous fluconazole 200 mg/day experienced an adverse reaction. Adverse reactions resulting in discontinuation were reported in 17 (7%) micafungin-treated patients; and in 12 (5%) fluconazole-treated patients. Selected treatment-emergent adverse reactions occurring in 5% or more of the patients and more frequently in the micafungin group, are shown in Table 4 . Table 4. Selected* Adverse Reactions in Adult Patients with Esophageal Candidiasis Patient base: all randomized patients who received at least 1 dose of trial drug. * During treatment + 3 days. † Within a system organ class, patients may experience more than 1 adverse reaction. Adverse Reactions by System Organ Class † Micafungin 150 mg/day n (%) Fluconazole 200 mg/day n (%) Number of Patients 260 258 Gastrointestinal Disorders 84 (32) 93 (36) Diarrhea 27 (10) 29 (11) Nausea 20 (8) 23 (9) Vomiting 17 (7) 17 (7) General Disorders/Administration Site Conditions 52 (20) 45 (17) Pyrexia 34 (13) 21 (8) Nervous System Disorders 42 (16) 40 (16) Headache 22 (9) 20 (8) Vascular Disorders 54 (21) 21 (8) Phlebitis 49 (19) 13 (5) Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders 36 (14) 26 (10) Rash 14 (5) 6 (2) Prophylaxis of Candida Infections in Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Recipients A double-blind trial was conducted in a total of 882 patients scheduled to undergo an autologous or allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant. The median duration of treatment was 18 days (range 1 to 51 days) in both treatment arms. All adult patients who received micafungin (382) or fluconazole (409) experienced at least one adverse reaction during the study. Treatment-emergent adverse reactions resulting in micafungin discontinuation were reported in 15 (4%) adult patients; while those resulting in fluconazole discontinuation were reported in 32 (8%). Selected adverse reactions reported in 15% or more of adult patients and more frequently in the micafungin treatment arm, are shown in Table 5 . Table 5. Selected Adverse Reactions in Adult Patients During Prophylaxis of Candida Infection in Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Recipients Patient base: all randomized adult patients who received at least 1 dose of trial drug. System Organ Class Micafungin 50 mg/day n (%) Fluconazole 400 mg/day n (%) Number of Patients 382 409 Gastrointestinal Disorders 377 (99) 404 (99) Diarrhea 294 (77) 327 (80) Nausea 270 (71) 290 (71) Vomiting 252 (66) 274 (67) Abdominal Pain 100 (26) 93 (23) Blood and Lymphatic System Disorders 368 (96) 385 (94) Neutropenia 288 (75) 297 (73) Thrombocytopenia 286 (75) 280 (69) Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders 257 (67) 275 (67) Rash 95 (25) 91 (22) Nervous System Disorders 250 (65) 254 (62) Headache 169 (44) 154 (38) Psychiatric Disorders 233 (61) 235 (58) Insomnia 142 (37) 140 (34) Anxiety 84 (22) 87 (21) Cardiac Disorders 133 (35) 138 (34) Tachycardia 99 (26) 91 (22) Other selected adverse reactions reported at less than 5% in adult clinical trials are listed below: Blood and lymphatic system disorders: coagulopathy, pancytopenia, thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura Cardiac disorders: cardiac arrest, myocardial infarction, pericardial effusion General disorders and administration site conditions: infusion reaction, injection site thrombosis Hepatobiliary disorders: hepatocellular damage, hepatomegaly, jaundice, hepatic failure Immune disorders: hypersensitivity, anaphylactic reaction Metabolism and nutrition disorders: hypernatremia, hypokalemia Nervous system disorders: convulsions, encephalopathy, intracranial hemorrhage Psychiatric disorders: delirium Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders: urticaria Clinical Trials Experience in Pediatric Patients The safety of micafungin was assessed in 479 pediatric patients through 16 years of age who received at least one dose of micafungin across 11 clinical trials. Of the 479 pediatric patients, 264 (55%) were male, 319 (67%) were white, with the following age distribution: 116 (24%) to <2 years, 108 (23%) 2 to 5 years, 140 (29%) 6 to 11 years, and 115 (24%) 12 to 16 years of age. The mean treatment duration was 24.8 days. A total of 246 patients received at least one dose of micafungin ranging from 2 to 10 mg/kg. Overall, 439/479 (92%) patients experienced at least one adverse reaction. Adverse reactions occurring in ≥15% or more of micafungin-treated pediatric patients are: vomiting (31%), diarrhea (22%), pyrexia (22%), nausea (19%), abdominal pain (16%), and thrombocytopenia (15%). Two randomized, double-blind active-controlled trials included pediatric patients. In the invasive candidiasis/candidemia trial, the efficacy and safety of micafungin (2 mg/kg/day for patients weighing 40 kg or less and 100 mg/day for patients weighing greater than 40 kg) was compared to amphotericin B liposome (3 mg/kg/day) in 112 pediatric patients. Treatment-emergent adverse reactions occurred in 51/56 (91%) of patients in the micafungin group and 52/56 (93%) of patients in the amphotericin B liposome group. Treatment-emergent adverse reactions resulting in drug discontinuation were reported in 2 (4%) micafungin-treated pediatric patients and in 9 (16%) amphotericin B liposome-treated pediatric patients. The prophylaxis study in patients undergoing HSCT investigated the efficacy of micafungin (1 mg/kg/day for patients weighing 50 kg or less and 50 mg/day for patients weighing greater than 50 kg) as compared to fluconazole (8 mg/kg/day for patients weighing 50 kg or less and 400 mg/day for patients weighing greater than 50 kg). All 91 pediatric patients experienced at least one treatment-emergent adverse reaction. Three (7%) pediatric patients discontinued micafungin due to adverse reaction, while one (2%) patient discontinued fluconazole. Selected adverse reactions, occurring in 15% or more of the patients and more frequently in a micafungin group, for the two comparative trials are shown in Table 6 . Table 6. Selected Adverse Reactions in Pediatric Patients with Candidemia and Other Candida Infections (C/IC), and in Hematopoietic Stem-Cell Recipients During Prophylaxis of Candida Infections * Study population included 20 pediatric patients younger than 4 months of age (10 in each arm) † Within a system organ class, patients may experience more than 1 adverse reaction. Adverse Reactions † C/IC* Prophylaxis Micafungin n = 56 n (%) Amphotericin B liposome n = 56 n (%) Micafungin n = 43 n (%) Fluconazole n = 48 n (%) Gastrointestinal disorders 22 (40) 18 (32) 43 (100) 45 (94) Vomiting 10 (18) 8 (14) 28 (65) 32 (67) Diarrhea 4 (7) 5 (9) 22 (51) 31 (65) Nausea 4 (7) 4 (7) 30 (70) 25 (52) Abdominal pain 2 (4) 2 (4) 15 (35) 12 (25) Abdominal distension 1 (2) 1 (2) 8 (19) 6 (13) General disorders and administration site conditions 14 (25) 14 (25) 41 (95) 46 (96) Pyrexia 5 (9) 9 (16) 26 (61) 31 (65) Infusion-related reaction 0 3 (5) 7 (16) 4 (8) Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders 11 (20) 8 (14) 33 (77) 38 (79) Pruritus 0 1 (2) 14 (33) 15 (31) Rash 1 (2) 1 (2) 13 (30) 13 (27) Urticaria 0 1 (2) 8 (19) 4 (8) Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders 9 (16) 13 (23) 30 (70) 33 (69) Epistaxis 0 0 4 (9) 8 (17) Blood and lymphatic system disorders 17 (30) 13 (23) 40 (93) 44 (92) Thrombocytopenia 5 (9) 3 (5) 31 (72) 37 (77) Neutropenia 3 (5) 4 (7) 33 (77) 34 (71) Anemia 10 (18) 6 (11) 22 (51) 24 (50) Febrile neutropenia 0 0 7 (16) 7 (15) Investigations 12 (21) 8 (14) 24 (56) 25 (52) Alanine aminotransferase increased 0 0 7 (16) 1 (2) Urine output decreased 0 0 10 (23) 8 (17) Cardiac disorders 7 (13) 3 (5) 10 (23) 17 (35) Tachycardia 2 (4) 1 (2) 7 (16) 12 (25) Renal and urinary disorders 4 (7) 4 (7) 16 (37) 15 (31) Hematuria 0 0 10 (23) 7 (15) Psychiatric disorders 3 (5) 1 (2) 20 (47) 9 (19) Anxiety 0 0 10 (23) 3 (6) Other clinically significant adverse reactions reported at less than 15% in pediatric clinical trials are listed below: Hepatobiliary disorders: hyperbilirubinemia Investigations: liver tests abnormal Renal Disorders: renal failure Additional pediatric use information is approved for Astellas Pharma US, Inc.'s MYCAMINE ® (micafungin for injection). However, due to Astellas Pharma US, Inc.'s marketing exclusivity rights, this drug product is not labeled with that information. 6.2 Postmarketing Experience The following adverse reactions have been identified during post-approval use of micafungin for injection. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure. Blood and lymphatic system disorders: disseminated intravascular coagulation Hepatobiliary disorders: hepatic disorder Renal and urinary disorders: renal impairment Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders: Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis Vascular disorders: shock
Drug Interactions
Monitor for sirolimus, itraconazole or nifedipine toxicity, and dosage of sirolimus, itraconazole or nifedipine should be reduced, if necessary. ( 7 ) 7.1 Effect of Other Drugs on Micafungin CYP3A4, CYP2C9 and CYP2C19 Inhibitors Co-administration of micafungin with cyclosporine, itraconazole, voriconazole and fluconazole did not alter the pharmacokinetics of micafungin. CYP2C19 and CYP3A4 Inducer Co-administration of micafungin with rifampin and ritonavir did not alter the pharmacokinetics of micafungin. Co-administration of Micafungin with Other Drugs Co-administration of micafungin with mycophenolate mofetil (MMF), amphotericin B, tacrolimus, prednisolone, sirolimus and nifedipine did not alter the pharmacokinetics of micafungin. 7.2 Effect of Micafungin on Other Drugs CYP3A4 Substrates There was no effect of single or multiple doses of micafungin on cyclosporine, tacrolimus, prednisolone, voriconazole and fluconazole pharmacokinetics. Sirolimus AUC was increased by 21% with no effect on C max in the presence of steady-state micafungin compared with sirolimus alone. Nifedipine AUC and C max were increased by 18% and 42%, respectively, in the presence of steady-state micafungin compared with nifedipine alone. Itraconazole AUC and Cmax were increased by 22% and 11%, respectively. Patients receiving sirolimus, nifedipine, and itraconazole in combination with micafungin should be monitored for sirolimus, nifedipine, and itraconazole toxicity and the sirolimus, nifedipine, and itraconazole dosage should be reduced if necessary. UDP-Glycosyltransferase Substrate Co-administration of mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) with micafungin did not alter the pharmacokinetics of MMF.
Storage & Handling
Storage Unopened vials of lyophilized material must be stored at room temperature, 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F); excursions permitted between 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F). [See USP Controlled Room Temperature.] Store the reconstituted product at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [ see Dosage and Administration ( 2.4 )]. Store the diluted solution at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [ see Dosage and Administration ( 2.4 )]. Protect from light. Discard unused portion. Sterile, Nonpyrogenic, Preservative-free. The container closure is not made with natural rubber latex.
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